Cholesterol, Total

Cholesterol, Total was found in Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests which delivers information on how the test works, how to accurately interpret results, and how to provide the best care to your patients before, during, and after a test.

General

Synonym/Acronym:N/A.

Common Use:To assess and monitor risk for coronary artery disease.

Specimen:Serum (1 mL) collected in a gold-, red-, or red/gray-top tube. Plasma (1 mL) collected in a green-top (heparin) tube is also acceptable. It is important to use the same tube type when serial specimen collections are anticipated for consistency in testing.